(b) Opening of a pool.

1. (1)

   1. (A) Prior to approval of the application for permit, whether existing or new construction, the Department of Health shall inspect the facility to determine compliance with this part.
   2. (B) The department shall issue a permit to the applicant if the inspection reveals that the facility is in compliance with the requirements of this part.
   3. (C) Each permit shall expire December 31 following the date of issue.
2. (2) Applications for renewal of permits for existing public swimming pools will be mailed to the operator prior to January 1 of each year.
3. (3) The annual permit fee to operate a public swimming pool shall be twenty-five dollars ($25.00), due and payable January 1 and each January 1 thereafter.
4. (4) If a public swimming pool and a food service establishment are owned and operated at the same location by a common individual, corporation, firm, or other entity, the annual swimming pool permit fee shall be ten dollars ($10.00), due and payable January 1.

5. (5)

   1. (A) The permit fee shall be paid to the department before the permit is issued.
   2. (B) The permit shall be kept and displayed in a conspicuous manner, properly framed, at the pool for which it is issued.

(c) Suspension and revocation of permit.

1. (1) Failure to comply with this part or failure to maintain equipment and facilities in good condition will be cause to immediately suspend this permit until such time the condition which caused the suspension has been corrected.
2. (2) Continuing violations of this part will be cause for the permit to be revoked by the State Health Officer or his or her authorized representative after a legal hearing as provided for in the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, Arkansas Code § 25-15-201 et seq.